Pittsburgh 2024s Set To Break Out

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We continue our look at the spring AAU scene by looking at a handful of Pittsburgh players who could make noise and a name for themselves with college scouts in the coming weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1187941' first='Joey' last='Dopirak'] </strong>| F | North Allegheny</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the keys to North Allegheny the last two years, Dopirak is a tough post player and has some nice moves around the low block but he's also developed a nice jumper and can extend defenders to the perimeter. The spring circuit will be a key period for him to grow on his exposure and get looks from scholarship level programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1187942' first='Eli' last='Teslovich']</strong> | G | Shady Side Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A well rounded combo guard who can break down defenders off the bounce and hit shots with consistency. He's also got a good mind for the game and his high basketball IQ allows him to facilitate scoring opportunities for teammates throughout the game. He's one of the top players in the Al-Val and should be set for a big summer and roll into his senior season strong after missing some games to injury. He topped 1,000 pts as a junior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1187966' first='Joseph' last='Roth']</strong> | F | Ellwood City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After being named an all state selection as a sophomore, Roth returned as a junior and crossed the 1,000 point mark. He's a hard nosed played on defense and is comfortable mixing it up in the post on either end of the floor. The offense runs through him at the HS level. Roth plays baseball and also swims. He has told local newspapers he'd like to swim in college, so his hardwood days may be numbered and fans should check him out in his senior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285363' first='Virgil' last='Hall']</strong> | F | Imani Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hall is a force in the paint...An imposing figure on the low block who can alter shots and intimidate players into shying away from contact. He showed a nice mid range game in his junior year and found confidence in the post and getting at the rim off the bounce a bit. A big spring should catapult his scholarship level interest further.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1188064' first='Ty' last='Iwanonkiw']</strong> | F | North Allegheny</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Skilled big man who can finish in the post with solid moves. He's got range that extends beyond the arc, which is an added bonus for a 6'10" forward. He's gotten stronger over the last season and had a big junior year. Nice fadeaway jumper. This spring should be an eye opener for coaches at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->